Shift Leader (Care Homes)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in elder care based in Woking is seeking a Shift Leader to deliver person-centered care. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a Team Leader in a care setting. Responsibilities include maintaining records, managing medication, and leading a compassionate team of staff. The position offers numerous benefits including training, well-being support, and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Monthly prizes

Retail discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a care setting as a Team Leader.
• Comfort with administering medication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and caring for older people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care tailored to each individual.
• Keep clear and accurate records.
• Conduct staff supervisions and appraisals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

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Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for those in financial difficulty.

Located in Woking, Surrey, we offer residential and nursing dementia care in modern, purpose-built facilities, supported by a dedicated, well-trained, and compassionate team of staff.

Join our team as a Shift Leader, where you will be responsible for delivering person-centered care tailored to each individual. Your role will involve supporting residents in maintaining key skills, personal interests, independence, choice, and dignity, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.

You will ensure our residents are safe and comfortable, act as a champion for their safety and dignity, and lead the team in providing quality, individualized care in line with our procedures and policies.

Responsibilities include keeping clear and accurate records, following procedures for medication management, conducting staff supervisions and appraisals, and maintaining a safe and clean environment following infection control protocols.

Our shift patterns include days and weekends to ensure continuous care.

To succeed, you need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, digital and number skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to recognize and escalate safeguarding concerns.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience in a care setting as a Team Leader, comfort with administering medication, and preferably an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, with a goal to progress towards Level 4.

We provide comprehensive training and resources. We seek individuals with a compassionate nature, a positive attitude, and initiative, committed to making a difference in older people's lives daily.

Benefits include learning and development opportunities, monthly prizes, wellbeing support, retail discounts, affordable loans, health cash plans, cycle-to-work schemes, long service awards, referral bonuses, a group pension plan, free parking, enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, uniforms, and free DBS checks.

Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is a core value. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and must report any suspected abuse immediately.

Criminal Record Checks: As this role involves regulated activity, an enhanced DBS check with barred list checks is required. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify you; decisions are made based on individual circumstances.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We strive to treat all staff equally, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves. We celebrate differences and aim to attract and retain the best people who care and can make a difference.

We currently do not sponsor visas but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if filled. We interview as applications are received. Please refer to the job description when submitting your application.